The Talented Mr. Ripley
"How far would you go to become someone else."
Originally released in 1999. The Talented Mr. Ripley is a thriller/crime film. directed by Anthony Minghella. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law
Synopsis
Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4,014 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$128.8M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matt Damon
as Tom Ripley
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Marge Sherwood
Jude Law
as Dickie Greenleaf
Cate Blanchett
as Meredith Logue
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Freddie Miles
Jack Davenport
as Peter Smith-Kingsley
James Rebhorn
as Herbert Greenleaf
Sergio Rubini
as Inspector Roverini
Philip Baker Hall
as Alvin MacCarron
Celia Weston
as Aunt Joan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $128,798,265
Production Companies
- Mirage Enterprises
- Timnick Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Talented Mr. Ripley about?
Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Ital...
Who directed The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was directed by Anthony Minghella.
How long is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was The Talented Mr. Ripley released?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was released on December 25, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The main cast of The Talented Mr. Ripley includes Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley worth watching?
The Talented Mr. Ripley has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 4,014 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.